12 large, smooth tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup seasoned fine breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
Arrange the tomatoes in a baking pan. Cut a thin slice from the smooth end
of each. With a small spoon, scoop out as much of the pulp and juice as
possible without injuring the shape. When all have been treated in this way,
mix the pulp and juice with the other ingredients, and fill the tomatoes
with this mixture. Put on the tops, and bake slowly for 45 minutes. Slide
the cake turner under the tomatoes and lift gently on to a flat dish.
Garnish with parsley, and serve.